Contractor License

All Contractors are required to be registered with the Secretary of State to conduct business in North Dakota. To obtain a State license visit the Secretary of State Office website or by phone at:

Secretary of State State of North Dakota

600 E Boulevard Avenue Dept.

108 Bismarck ND 58505-0500

Telephone: 701-328-2900

Toll Free: 800-352-0867

TTY: 800-366-6888

Fax: 701-328-2992

In addition, the City of Minot requires contractors in the construction business to obtain a city license in many trades. To obtain a contractor license in the city of Minot, you must meet the City of Minot requirement and pay a fee.

Licensing Requirements

The following is a list of the city licenses required by trade and the requirements to be met by the applicants.

Electrical: Must have a State Contractor License and a Master Electrician License from the State Electrical Board.

Journeyman Gas: Must have passed the City of Minot Exam (scheduled through this office) or have a reciprocal license from their City.

Journeyman Heating: Must have passed the City of Minot Exam (scheduled through the Inspections Office) or have a reciprocal license from their City.

Master Gas: Must have passed the City of Minot Exam (Scheduled through Inspections Office) or have a reciprocal license from their City.

Master Heating: Must have passed the City of Minot Exam ( scheduled through this office) or have a reciprocal license from their City.

Master Plumbing:Must have passed the City of Minot Exam ( scheduled through this office) or have a reciprocal license from their City.

Street (Cement): Must have a State Contractor License and a City of Minot License.

Street (Excavator/Cement): Must have a State Contractor License and a City of Minot License.

If Street Excavator/ Cement will be digging for sewer/water pipe/connection must have certification from State Plumbing Board and a City of Minot License.

Other Licenses

Other Licenses Issued by the Inspections Department:

Bowling Alley

Mechanical Amusement Company

Pawnbroker

Secondhand Dealer/Precious Gems Dealer

Taxi Cab Service

Theatre

Licensing Fee

All contractors interested in obtaining a license in Minot, ND may contact the Inspections Department at 701-857-4102 to inquire about the fee and detailed requirements to be submitted.